utter nonsense and other fabulous things

by samantha taylor

A pink pencil drawing of a pair of feet with detailed toes, resting on a purple surface, against a pink background.

drawing & paintings

2D

Close-up view of a bamboo and wood structure or sculpture, with circular and linear patterns, in an outdoor setting with sunlight filtering through.

objects & instalattions

3D

Black and white drawing titled "Luminous Backwards": a person with a cloud of smoke or cloud formation over their head, standing outdoors. The person appears to be smoking or exhaling. The artwork is signed and dated 2024.
A man with a beard and glasses in a beige shirt, raising his hand in front of laundry hanging on a clothesline, with white bars in the foreground and dark greenery in the background.
A person wearing gloves working on a bamboo or palm leaf structure outdoors. The structure appears to be a rounded cage or dome shape made from thin sticks or bamboo, with some leaves visible. The person's arm is extended toward the intricate framework, and part of their face is visible in profile.
Abstract painting with warm colors, featuring flowing, wave-like patterns and some darker accents.
Colorful sketch of various household containers and kitchenware, including cups, pots, and jars, arranged on a surface.
Person standing near lakeside at night, illuminated by red lights on trees, with a bright moon reflecting on the water, and a glowing spherical art installation on the ground.
Cardboard sculpture of a shrimp mounted on a wall.
Black and white drawing of a person holding an umbrella in the rain, with the text 'Holding Back the Rain' and 'Sandi '26' at the bottom.
A triptych digital artwork featuring a reclining figure with their body and limbs stylized in pink and purple tones, with a partly cloudy sky background.
Children playing and exploring in a wooded outdoor area surrounded by large, natural art sculptures made from layered dried leaves or similar materials.

about

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about •

Samantha Taylor is an Australian artist, architect, mother, daughter, sister, maker and more. Spanning drawing and installation, her practice is shaped by personal experience and a lasting curiosity about people, place and the landscapes we inhabit—sitting at the intersection of imagination and lived experience, always in search of utter nonsense and other fabulous things.

Awards & Installations